From historic buildings crafted in classic collegiate gothic style over a century ago, to state-of-the-art one-of-a-kind research centres, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has a multitude of must-see spaces and places across campus.
For Valerie Kerr and Levi Osterwalder, their clinical placement at Stensrud Lodge became an opportunity to create meaningful change
Award recipients are leading their industries including business, biotechnology and professional hockey
Award-winning USask alumnus Jack Poole (BE’54) is the namesake of Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza, which served as a major hub for the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup activities
Cuming (BA'62, LLB'63) "transformed secured transactions law in Canada and abroad" states his Order of Canada citation
Associate Professor Brooke Klassen (BComm’23, MBA’11) has been awarded a USask Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching, as the Edwards School of Business 2026 recipient.
Fascinated by the human body, Allyssa Lusung (BSc'20, MPT'26, CGH'26) knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in health care.
For two University of Saskatchewan (USask) undergraduate students, their education was more than lectures, labs and exams, it was also about discovery.
Geoff Cotton (BSc'02), son of the late Dr. David Cotton (MD), discusses the establishment of the Margaret Cotton Memorial Bursary. He describes his father’s journey as a medical practitioner, his legacy in shaping health care in Saskatchewan, and his support of medical students balancing their studies and life’s challenges.
Dr. Lynn Caldwell (BA’90, PhD) brings her critique of settler colonialism and whiteness in her own life to the work of engaging with students of education as they think critically on philosophical, ethical, sociological, and relational levels to build a more just society.
Nicole Mercereau (BEd’04, MEd’25) has been awarded a 2026 Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Richard Spracklin (MBA'92) of Edmonton, Alta., has had a relationship with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for more than 30 years.
A new Indigenous Grasslands Stewardship and Knowledge Exchange Network has been launched at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Professor Jamesy Patrick (JD’12, LLM’17) has spent her career trying to make the law accessible to others.
A student’s first day on campus is a pivotal one. It can come with excitement and anticipation, but it can also conjure anxiety, fear, and feelings of isolation.
Dr. Michelle Bussière-Prytula (BComm’92, BEd’95, MEd’04, PhD’08) is a recipient of the 2025/26 University of Saskatchewan (USask) Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching
Dr. Reisha Peters (BE’13, MSc’17, PhD’24) wants to introduce students to a side of engineering they may not be familiar with.
USask nursing alumna Kelly Johnson’s compassionate, mentorship-driven career has earned her a 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Award.
The Brad Berg and Brian Rolfes 2SLGBTQQIA+ Rights Scholarship continues to make a lasting impact on students at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law).
USask alumnus receives national recognition for his work supporting youth mental health in northern communities through creative, community-led initiatives.
A $4M gift is establishing a pediatric research chair at USask to study how early life factors shape chronic disease risk and improve lifelong health.
When Dr. Quinten (Quin) Bateman (DVM’26) stepped onto the stage to accept his Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) Faculty Gold Medal at the University of Saskatchewan’s Spring Convocation on June 3, he was met with thunderous applause from his classmates.
From Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 territory in Alberta, Lukas Cardinal (BEd’22) is using his knowledge and experience to inspire students.
From the campus of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Chief Evan Taypotat (BEd’05) brought a lifetime of lessons learned to his role of serving as leader of Kahkewistahaw First Nation.
USask alumna Dr. Agnes M. Herzberg (MA’63, PhD’66, LLD’18), who was born in Saskatoon, was a highly respected statistician in Canada and around the world
Heather Adams (BComm'05) is the co-founder and CEO of Rock & Bloom, a Saskatoon-based brand consultancy she has grown from a two-person startup into an internationally recognized firm grounded in strategy, creativity, and purpose.
Jyotsna (Jo) Custead (BComm'75) is a longtime community leader whose more than 40 years of volunteer service has helped strengthen organizations and advance equity across Saskatoon and beyond.
Dr. Irene Dubé (LLD’07) and her husband, Dr. Leslie (Les) Dubé (LLD’07), made a significant impact on the USask campus, including through a $10-million donation to support the University of Saskatchewan Health Sciences project
Hosted by CCAE, the awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, communications, marketing, development, advancement services, and more
USask graduate Kaitlin Willoughby (BSN’19) makes history as the first player from Saskatchewan to win a Professional Women’s Hockey League championship
Convocation is a time for celebration!
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Spring 2026 Governor General’s Gold Medallist uses storytelling to advocate for more inclusive care for people living with dementia.
Biomedical science graduate ChenKun (Steve) Zheng is receiving the Governor General’s Silver Medal.
Saskatoon lawyer Jared Brown (BA’15, JD’16) reflects on his career, his education at USask, and making history as the first Indigenous person to lead the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU)
A newly discovered species of parasite circulating among Arctic carnivores is shaping the research and career of Dr. Cody Malone (PhD'26), who received his PhD degree at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Spring Convocation on June 3.
At the end of June, Dean Martin Phillipson (LLM'91) wraps up two five-year terms at the helm of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law. Amy Liebaert from USask Law Communications recently chatted with Phillipson, looking back on his work as dean and learning about his hopes for the college.
USask graduate and community advocate Thios Mwunvaneza (BA’25) is co-president of Black Queer Alliance YXE, a grassroots organization in Saskatoon that cultivates safe spaces for Black members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community
Cheryl Besse (BSN'92, MN'00), associate professor in USask’s College of Nursing, is humble, and she cares.
A trailblazing medical physicist, world-class athlete, and an inspirational senior leader, Sylvia Fedoruk’s (BA'49, MA'51, LLD'06) career was filled with firsts. Forty years ago, she added to that remarkable resume and assembly of achievements when she was elected the first female chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in 1986.
Acclaimed Métis artist Corinna Wollf (BA’96, BFA’14, MFA’16), a former Saskatoon resident and three-time USask graduate, now lives and works in northern Italy
Donna Bailey’s connection to the College of Kinesiology is a testament to how deeply a place can shape a life, even from the sidelines.
Paul Bazin Webster (MEd’12, EdD’24) watched the Kanesatake Resistance unfold on the news, and it became a foundational experience for him.
Dr. Roger Keith (MD), former head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was a leader, educator and innovator.
Six medical students enrolled in the Prince Albert Clerkship Program can breathe a little easier and concentrate on their third-year placement.
The family of alumni Dr. Suzanne Yip (BA'58, MD’60) and the late Dr. Ivan Jen (BA'57, MD’60) have been generous supporters of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for decades.
USask graduate Terry Roebuck (BA’82) reflects on this memorable part of student life from decades past as part of USask’s 2026 Silver Grads celebration
USask drama graduate Jimena Larraguivel (BA’07) is starring in a new BBC television show and an upcoming production at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, UK
Coreen Dutka (BEd’89, MEd’15) is reflecting on her 32-year teaching career as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Patricia Blakley (MD’93, PhD) has dedicated her career to providing services to children with developmental challenges and their families.
Yvette Thomas shares the journey that shaped her into the registered nurse, educator, and lifelong learner she is today.
Four outstanding Saskatchewan graduate and post graduate students are being recognized for their academic excellence and leadership through the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Scholarship and the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship.
USask College of Engineering graduate Mert Erayan (BE’08) holds a senior leadership position with McLaren Automotive, one of the world’s leading high‑performance road car manufacturers
Celebration highlighted shared purpose, partnership, and the start of a new chapter for USask
At the heart of a legacy gift is the belief that philanthropy can meaningfully shape a better life for future generations.
Years after retiring, Dr. David Keegan (BA’60, MD’64), a former family physician and psychiatrist, remains dedicated to supporting future physicians at the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Dr. Mark Klassen (BComm’92, MBA’94, PhD) has been appointed associate dean, strategy and professional programs, for the Edwards School of Business, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment will be for a period of five years.
USask alumni Jeff Costley (AGRIC’00) and Dr. Kara Schick-Makaroff (BSN’99, PhD) are part of a group exploring the mental health impacts of kidney dialysis and developing helpful person-centred resources
On Sept. 20, 1975, former Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker turned the sod to mark the construction of the Diefenbaker Canada Centre on the USask campus
As Canadians begin spring cleaning, an often-overlooked health risk can surface alongside the dust. Illness caused by hantavirus is rare but serious, and researchers at VIDO are working to better understand these viruses and reduce the risk of human infection.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is preparing to honour a global leader in helping to feed the world, and an internationally renowned virologist dedicated to helping save it.
The 33rd annual Saskatchewan Book Awards gala was held on May 1, 2026, in Regina
Emma Neufeld (BA’23, JD’25) secures a coveted placement with the Supreme Court of Canada Law Clerk Program.
There are sure signs of spring on the Canadian Prairies — snow melting, pelicans splashing down in the South Saskatchewan River, and the sight of brand-new calves taking shaky first steps in the field.
After a celebrated career as a first-class fundraiser and brand builder, Cheryl Hamelin (BSHEC'88) bids adieu to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) today, following arguably her crowning achievement.
The CLS is a national research facility and Canada’s only synchrotron
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) graduate studies program attracts students from all different backgrounds — not just from veterinary medicine.
A new study has revealed that while SARS-CoV-2 can weaken part of the body’s early immune response, it may also unintentionally trigger another defence that helps cells fight back.
According to Dr. Murray Jelinski (DVM ’85, MSc'94), the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners’ (WCABP) organizing team typically gives a “head’s up” to the recipient of its prestigious Bovine Veterinarian of the Year Award to avoid surprises.
‘I explore ways to create keys from the stuff I see around me,’ says award-winning Saskatoon artist Kathy Allen (BA’88)
A new blood test created by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers could mean faster diagnosis of the most devastating and aggressive types of Parkinson’s disease.
USask alumni Steve Laycock (BComm’07) and Nancy Martin (BSc’19) balance elite curling competitions with busy professional careers
USask professor, graduate student work to raise awareness about the status of Earth’s cryosphere
JSGS-MPA student, Emmanuel Amegbe (GPSC’25) reflects on learning, growth, and the experiences shaping his steps into the public service.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Sheila Naytowhow (CWT’19, BA’22, GCL’23) was raised by First Nation elected officials and saw first-hand how their leadership roles impact their health.
What lies ahead for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), one of Canada’s five veterinary colleges and an integral member of the University of Saskatchewan’s health sciences group?
Wildfires are a common and growing risk across Canada, but a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is highlighting how increasing wildfire activity influences biodiversity in northern Saskatchewan.
The newly renovated classroom, 2B04, marks a major milestone in USask Engineering’s Innovation, Design, Engineering and Applied Science (IDEAS) project, which includes both strategic renovations and a future expansion to the engineering building.
Distinguished alumnus Dr. That Ngo (BSc’69, Sc’70, PhD’74, DSC’21), whose groundbreaking invention helped revolutionize diabetes care, chronicled his appreciation for USask in a 2024 self-published memoir
Dr. Holly Graham (BSN’90, BA’90, MN’07, PhD’11) never planned on nursing. She wanted a police badge, then a law degree and a judge’s bench.
A new textbook on bovine immunology for practicing veterinarians and veterinary students has deep roots in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan.
Small animal veterinarian Dr. Tracy Fisher (DVM'97) talks about her path to the presidency of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the challenges facing the veterinary profession, and what gives her hope for the future.
As food costs continue to rise, it can be a challenge to eat a balanced diet while balancing your budget.
From ballet shoes to starting blocks, Nicole Ostertag’s (BSKI’23) athletic journey — defined by movement and perseverance — led her to pursue a career in physical therapy.
More than a third of Saskatchewan residents live in a rural or remote community. Some of these individuals can face challenges accessing health care, either through limited resources or long distances to urban care centres.
Anna Martens-Koop (BSc’23) first became interested in vaccine research while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). What began as curiosity quickly grew into a desire to contribute to the field herself.
Dr. Blossom de Bruin (DVM'22) describes her terrier, Jax, as her best friend.
For Canadians diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), losing the ability to do the things they love is a real fear. And while breakthroughs in drug treatments have helped slow the progression of MS, there is still more to be done to ensure that people affected are able to keep living active and engaged lives.
Identical twin brothers and heart transplant recipients Dr. Shane Mamer (BA’04, DMD’10) and Dr. Shawn Mamer (BA’04, DMD’11) have realized their longtime goal of owning a dental clinic together
A record-breaking $10.5 million was raised in TeleMiracle 50, thanks in part to contributions from students at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The USask graduate (BSKI’12) continues to value her experiences as a College of Kinesiology student and a Huskie student-athlete
Don McEwen Memorial Fund established to encourage careers in space and atmospheric physics
Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner (BSA’85, MSc’95, PhD’12) loves chickens.
During her undergraduate degree, Dr. Nataliya Tokarska (BSc'18, MSc'20, PhD'25) realized she had an interest in neuroscience.
More than a dozen USask graduates have been shortlisted for the 2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards, which will be celebrated during a gala and awards ceremony on May 1 in Regina
On a wild weekend to remember for Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Huskie women’s basketball team completed back-to-back championships on Sunday night.
Catherine Blackburn (BFA’07), who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at USask’s College of Arts and Science, is a multidisciplinary artist and jeweller living in Toronto, Ont.
